Story: The Monkey Prince Helps Mr. Peacock

Objective
Reinforce that untreated drinking water can make you ill, while boiling or filtering can make water safe.

Time
20 minutes

What You Need
One copy of the story: The Monkey Prince helps Mr. Peacock

Activity
Students read story or teacher reads story to them..

Option: Because this lesson is largely about health, is it reasonable for teachers to read in both English and Swahili? If so, would you like me to get a Swahili translation?

For older children: Read the story in the local language or in English, as appropriate.

Discussion
Ask students:


 * Why did the monkey prince get sick at the beginning?
 * What could he have done to prevent getting sick?
 * What will Mrs. Peacock do now that she no longer has the filter?

Key Words
Story, Prevention, Diarrhea, Water, Filter, Boiling